HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.D.5. Purchase of Toro 580D 16' Mower
CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSP~~T
MEMORANDUM . .; t~,
TO: Mayor & City Council S. Q. b:
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Supervisor
DATE: March 20, 2007
SUBJECT: Purchase ofToro 580D 16' Mower
INTRODUCTION:
The Public Works Department is requesting City Council authorization to purchase a new
16' foot Rotary Mower as identified in the 2007 Capital Equipment Budget - Park
Division.
BACKGROUND:
The Park Division of the Public Works Department has included $95,000.00 in the
Capital Equipment Budget for purchasing one new 16' Rotary Mower.
The Park Division currently has two Toro Groundmaster 580D 16' Rotary Mowers.
These two mowers are the work horses of the Park Division providing the bulk of the
total acreage mowed per season. These mowers are operated by two seasonal employee's
five days a week (weather permitting), providing the residents with well maintained turf
at a cost effective rate. Along with these two mowers seasonal staff uses three John
Deere 1445 6' mowers and a Land Pride 16' tow behind unit. The tow behind unit is
used on large acreage with minimal obstacles and where a lesser quality of mowing is
acceptable.
Staff is requesting to replace the 1997 Toro Groundmaster 580D due to the increased
downtime and maintenance costs associated with a 10 year old mower with 3356 Hours
of operation. Staff is recommending to purchase one (1) new Toro 580D 16' Rotary
Mower from MTI Distributing using State Bid Pricing Contract # M-448 for the purchase
price of$73,776.81 including tax and trade.
Toro 580D mower $77,274.00
Trade $ 8.000.00
Total $69,274.00
Tax $ 4.502.81
Purchase Price $73,776.81
AL TERNA TIVES:
1. Authorize staff to purchase one (1) new Toro 580D Mower from MTI
Distributing using State Contract Pricing # M-448 for the purchase price of
$73,776.81 including tax and trade.
2. Deny the request.
3. Table for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative number 1.
ACTION REOUESTED:
Move to authorize staff to purchase one (1) new Toro 580D mower from MTI
Distributing using State Contract Pricing # M-448 for the purchase price of $73,776.81
including tax and trade. The cost to be expended from the Capital Equipment Fund.
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Michael Hullander
Public Works Supervisor